Battle Creek Sanitarium, Italian Renaissance health center in Battle Creek, US
The Battle Creek Sanitarium contains a main building with a fifteen-story tower addition constructed in 1928, featuring classical architectural elements and limestone facades.
The institution operated from 1866 to 1942 under Dr. John Harvey Kellogg's direction, developing into a major medical facility before becoming Percy Jones Army Hospital.
The sanitarium introduced numerous health practices, including exercise programs, vegetarian diets, and hydrotherapy treatments that influenced American wellness concepts.
The building now functions as the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, with restricted access due to government operations taking place within its premises.
Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Amelia Earhart received treatments at this facility, which pioneered breakfast cereals and modern physical therapy methods.
Location: Battle Creek
Architects: Frank Mills Andrews
Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
GPS coordinates: 42.32694,-85.18778
Latest update: May 29, 2025 06:05
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